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The Grant and Contract Coordinator II will provide specific expertise and support for all post award activities occurring at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS). This position will work closely with the Research Development and Support Specialists as well as staff in the individual departments, in the Dean’s office, and in several business units across campus. This position requires extensive knowledge of school and university policies, procedures, systems; federal, state, and private grant policies and compliance issues, as well as a high level of discretion when handling confidential material and information.

Reporting to the Director of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center, the Deputy Director will provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence for all staff. The Deputy Director will oversee and continuously develop the internal organizational processes, systems and infrastructure, with the goal of supporting organizational growth. This person will be responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial systems including finance, accounting, information technology, human resources, marketing/communications, physical infrastructure and operations.

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Student Life, the Case Manager provides intake for, meets directly with, and develops a supportive action plan for a case load of students experiencing medical, mental health, and/or family emergencies. Cases are managed in collaboration with on-and off-campus partners with the end goal of creating a long-term success plan by connecting students with appropriate resources. The Case Manager ensures students receive appropriate interventions, referrals, follow-up services and monitoring in order to maximize student success and minimize community members’ distress. The Case Manager meets directly with and develops educational and training plans in collaboration with on-and off-campus partners to assist in creating proactive and preventive approaches to student welfare.

The Wadsworth Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass, Amherst), in a collaborative project with the Ross Lab at Syracuse University, seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to perform research on mitotic spindle dynamics and mechanics. This will include generating mammalian cells using CRISPR or siRNA to test candidate MAPs in spindle function. The appointee is expected to establish some independence in research design and execution, and to publish her/his work as appropriate in collaboration with the principle investigators.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
University Without Walls Division of Online Education
The Instructional Technologist-LMS reports to the Manager and Senior Coordinator and is chiefly responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and online instructional technologies in use within the UWW Division of Online Education (OE) eLearning unit. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and successfully implement technology solutions that support 24/7/365 enterprise online learning at UMass Amherst. Scope of work includes operations management, performance monitoring, data integrity assurance, service integrations, upgrades, migrations, communication planning, evaluating emerging technologies and applications. Expected to be a primary contributor to major projects that are closely aligned with the evolving strategic goals of academic and OE online initiatives – delivered on time and within scope.
For the full position announcement including required qualifications and application instructions, please visit: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/505369
Review of applications will begin May 11, 2020, and continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) of women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants from these and other protected groups are highly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a full-time (100%) Lecturer, non-tenure-track position beginning in Fall of 2020. We would like to fill an academic year Lecturer position to teach Food Science courses including (but not limited to): Food Microbiology and Food Processing laboratories as well as a large lecture course. In addition, this position would work with faculty on student recruiting, internships and product development.

Reporting to the Network Engineering Manager, the Network Engineer is responsible for the technical specification evaluations and recommendations for the enterprise’s networks. This encompasses all areas of enterprise wide connectivity, both analog and digital, that will include system configuration, troubleshooting, security and resource monitoring to support the University’s strategic plan.

The Collection Analysis Librarian is user focused, data-driven, and engages in processes that support decision making concerning the strategic acquisition, renewal, and retention of Library collections. The librarian also engages in systems integrations, records management and project management activities. Workflows include analyzing varied sources of collections-related data, presenting findings, and aggregating and manipulating large amounts of data from a myriad of sources.

Conducting research on feasibility of 3D printing applications for highway infrastructure construction and maintenance. This will include additive manufacturing of metals, computational work on deteriorated structural members, experimental testing of repaired members, collecting data from state engineers and developing new procedures for additive manufacturing and infrastructure. This position will perform the below examples of duties.

Under the general supervision of the department chair, the Shop and Facilities Manager for Environmental Conservation will support the department’s shop and lab facilities, including the Gloucester Marine Lab; be responsible for all lab renovation and building maintenance projects; coordinate all lab safety; coordinate maintenance of vehicle fleet; coordinate maintenance needs on forest properties; and coordinate logistical services including supervising technical and shop personnel and providing technical assistance with the Shop and Facilities Manager at the Olver Design Building (requiring cross-training in woodworking, CNC milling, 3D printing, laser cutting, vacuum forming and materials fabrication and testing). Will also devise, modify and construct equipment and specialty items for classes and research.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate will perform activities on multiple research projects. The candidate will be expected to work with a high level of independence, prioritize all aspects of research activities with minimal supervision, and self-initiate suggestions and approaches to research efforts. Research populations will include: people with opioid and other substance use disorders, criminal offenders, incarcerated individuals, mentally ill individuals, and state- and county-level administrators in the fields of public health, medicine and health care delivery, criminal justice, and public policy. The candidate will conduct interviews with research participants, facilitate focus groups for research purposes, coordinate training events, ensure that research projects meet regulatory requirements, and perform other research-related tasks.

The Department of Economics has two vacancies that may be filled as Academic Advisors and/or Senior Academic Advisors. The successful candidates will be placed into the position they are most qualified for.

Primary responsibility for the overall financial accounting of all campus funds in conformance with university policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Laws and Regulations. Administer the operations of accounting services area of the Controller’s Office including General Accounting and Accounts Payable. Directs ongoing development and analysis of strategic computing plans for the Controller’s Office. Acts in place of Controller as requested.

Reporting to the Director of CMASS, the Associate Director for Student Development oversees, develops and assesses programs that educate on cultures, heritages and identities for ethnic based cultural centers and primarily students of diverse racial backgrounds; leads with positive, collaborative and inclusive approaches; focuses on achieving the Department’s mission, goals, objectives, work standards and assigned priorities.

Reporting to the Associated Director for Student Development, the Program Coordinator for Cultural Centers will provide direction and leadership for campus-based cultural centers. Areas of responsibility include: development of learning-driven programs that educate on cultures, heritages and identities for ethnic based cultural centers; leads with positive, collaborative and inclusive approaches; facilitates and coordinates community-building opportunities for students of all backgrounds; implements and assess projects; ensures student staff are well positioned to succeed in their work; manages allocated financial and physical resources to their best and most effective use; focuses on achieving the Department’s mission, goals, objectives, work standards and assigned priorities. The cultural centers are: Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC), Latinx American Cultural Center (LACC), Malcolm X Cultural Center (MXCC), and Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC).

The Office of Post-Award Management has one vacancy that may be filled as a Research Administrator or Senior Research Administrator. A successful candidate will be placed into the position they are most qualified for.
Under the direction of the Assistant Director for the Office of Post-Award Management (OPAM),the Administrator reviews, negotiates, and finalizes for acceptance by the Authorized Representative, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for research, instruction, and other public service funding received by the University from international, federal, state, and local government sponsors as well as private for-profit and not-for-profit sponsors, including business, industry, associations, and foundations. Reviews, negotiates and recommends approval of contracts, cooperative agreements and subcontracts for sponsored research and other activities. Provides administrative oversight of sponsored projects to minimize the University’s compliance risk related to sponsored activities. Keeps abreast of new developments in federal regulations, policies, and procedures in order to serve as an up-to-date source of information and guidance for the research community
Senior Research Administrator:
Additionally, the Senior Research Administrator would be responsible for approving, accepting, and uploading unilateral grants into the financial system for research, instruction, and other public service funding received by the University.

COORDINATOR, INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND FACULTY SUPPORT
University Without Walls Division of Online Education
(3 positions)
The Coordinator(s) supports faculty and staff to develop and deliver high-quality distance instruction through the effective and innovative use of technology.
The Coordinator of Instructional Design and Faculty Support receives functional guidance from a Senior Coordinator and reports to the Executive Director of Online Educational Technology within the University Without Walls (UWW) Division of Online Education (OE).

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position in comparative politics for AY 2020-2021. The position is open with regard to area and substantive focus, but the Department is particularly interested in candidates with area expertise in one or more of the following regions: Middle East/North Africa; East Asia; and South Asia.

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Assistant Dean for Advising develops and supports advising for all undergraduates enrolled as primary majors within the college. The Assistant Dean for Advising assists students, faculty, advisors, and occasionally parents (with FERPA release) with issues pertaining to orientation to academic programs and advising relating to progress within a degree program. In consultation with Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean coordinates with CNS Office of Student Success and Diversity, CNS Center for Career and Professional Development, Academic Dean, and Pre-med Pre-health Advising Center to develop, implement, promote and assess student success needs and initiatives.

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The Grant and Contract Coordinator II will provide specific expertise and support for all post award activities occurring at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS). This position will work closely with the Research Development and Support Specialists as well as staff in the individual departments, in the Dean’s office, and in several business units across campus. This position requires extensive knowledge of school and university policies, procedures, systems; federal, state, and private grant policies and compliance issues, as well as a high level of discretion when handling confidential material and information.

Reporting to the Director of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center, the Deputy Director will provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence for all staff. The Deputy Director will oversee and continuously develop the internal organizational processes, systems and infrastructure, with the goal of supporting organizational growth. This person will be responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial systems including finance, accounting, information technology, human resources, marketing/communications, physical infrastructure and operations.

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Student Life, the Case Manager provides intake for, meets directly with, and develops a supportive action plan for a case load of students experiencing medical, mental health, and/or family emergencies. Cases are managed in collaboration with on-and off-campus partners with the end goal of creating a long-term success plan by connecting students with appropriate resources. The Case Manager ensures students receive appropriate interventions, referrals, follow-up services and monitoring in order to maximize student success and minimize community members’ distress. The Case Manager meets directly with and develops educational and training plans in collaboration with on-and off-campus partners to assist in creating proactive and preventive approaches to student welfare.

The Wadsworth Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass, Amherst), in a collaborative project with the Ross Lab at Syracuse University, seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to perform research on mitotic spindle dynamics and mechanics. This will include generating mammalian cells using CRISPR or siRNA to test candidate MAPs in spindle function. The appointee is expected to establish some independence in research design and execution, and to publish her/his work as appropriate in collaboration with the principle investigators.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
University Without Walls Division of Online Education
The Instructional Technologist-LMS reports to the Manager and Senior Coordinator and is chiefly responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and online instructional technologies in use within the UWW Division of Online Education (OE) eLearning unit. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and successfully implement technology solutions that support 24/7/365 enterprise online learning at UMass Amherst. Scope of work includes operations management, performance monitoring, data integrity assurance, service integrations, upgrades, migrations, communication planning, evaluating emerging technologies and applications. Expected to be a primary contributor to major projects that are closely aligned with the evolving strategic goals of academic and OE online initiatives – delivered on time and within scope.
For the full position announcement including required qualifications and application instructions, please visit: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/505369
Review of applications will begin May 11, 2020, and continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) of women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants from these and other protected groups are highly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a full-time (100%) Lecturer, non-tenure-track position beginning in Fall of 2020. We would like to fill an academic year Lecturer position to teach Food Science courses including (but not limited to): Food Microbiology and Food Processing laboratories as well as a large lecture course. In addition, this position would work with faculty on student recruiting, internships and product development.

Reporting to the Network Engineering Manager, the Network Engineer is responsible for the technical specification evaluations and recommendations for the enterprise’s networks. This encompasses all areas of enterprise wide connectivity, both analog and digital, that will include system configuration, troubleshooting, security and resource monitoring to support the University’s strategic plan.

The Collection Analysis Librarian is user focused, data-driven, and engages in processes that support decision making concerning the strategic acquisition, renewal, and retention of Library collections. The librarian also engages in systems integrations, records management and project management activities. Workflows include analyzing varied sources of collections-related data, presenting findings, and aggregating and manipulating large amounts of data from a myriad of sources.

Conducting research on feasibility of 3D printing applications for highway infrastructure construction and maintenance. This will include additive manufacturing of metals, computational work on deteriorated structural members, experimental testing of repaired members, collecting data from state engineers and developing new procedures for additive manufacturing and infrastructure. This position will perform the below examples of duties.

Under the general supervision of the department chair, the Shop and Facilities Manager for Environmental Conservation will support the department’s shop and lab facilities, including the Gloucester Marine Lab; be responsible for all lab renovation and building maintenance projects; coordinate all lab safety; coordinate maintenance of vehicle fleet; coordinate maintenance needs on forest properties; and coordinate logistical services including supervising technical and shop personnel and providing technical assistance with the Shop and Facilities Manager at the Olver Design Building (requiring cross-training in woodworking, CNC milling, 3D printing, laser cutting, vacuum forming and materials fabrication and testing). Will also devise, modify and construct equipment and specialty items for classes and research.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate will perform activities on multiple research projects. The candidate will be expected to work with a high level of independence, prioritize all aspects of research activities with minimal supervision, and self-initiate suggestions and approaches to research efforts. Research populations will include: people with opioid and other substance use disorders, criminal offenders, incarcerated individuals, mentally ill individuals, and state- and county-level administrators in the fields of public health, medicine and health care delivery, criminal justice, and public policy. The candidate will conduct interviews with research participants, facilitate focus groups for research purposes, coordinate training events, ensure that research projects meet regulatory requirements, and perform other research-related tasks.

The Department of Economics has two vacancies that may be filled as Academic Advisors and/or Senior Academic Advisors. The successful candidates will be placed into the position they are most qualified for.

Primary responsibility for the overall financial accounting of all campus funds in conformance with university policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Laws and Regulations. Administer the operations of accounting services area of the Controller’s Office including General Accounting and Accounts Payable. Directs ongoing development and analysis of strategic computing plans for the Controller’s Office. Acts in place of Controller as requested.

Reporting to the Director of CMASS, the Associate Director for Student Development oversees, develops and assesses programs that educate on cultures, heritages and identities for ethnic based cultural centers and primarily students of diverse racial backgrounds; leads with positive, collaborative and inclusive approaches; focuses on achieving the Department’s mission, goals, objectives, work standards and assigned priorities.

Reporting to the Associated Director for Student Development, the Program Coordinator for Cultural Centers will provide direction and leadership for campus-based cultural centers. Areas of responsibility include: development of learning-driven programs that educate on cultures, heritages and identities for ethnic based cultural centers; leads with positive, collaborative and inclusive approaches; facilitates and coordinates community-building opportunities for students of all backgrounds; implements and assess projects; ensures student staff are well positioned to succeed in their work; manages allocated financial and physical resources to their best and most effective use; focuses on achieving the Department’s mission, goals, objectives, work standards and assigned priorities. The cultural centers are: Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC), Latinx American Cultural Center (LACC), Malcolm X Cultural Center (MXCC), and Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC).

The Office of Post-Award Management has one vacancy that may be filled as a Research Administrator or Senior Research Administrator. A successful candidate will be placed into the position they are most qualified for.
Under the direction of the Assistant Director for the Office of Post-Award Management (OPAM),the Administrator reviews, negotiates, and finalizes for acceptance by the Authorized Representative, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for research, instruction, and other public service funding received by the University from international, federal, state, and local government sponsors as well as private for-profit and not-for-profit sponsors, including business, industry, associations, and foundations. Reviews, negotiates and recommends approval of contracts, cooperative agreements and subcontracts for sponsored research and other activities. Provides administrative oversight of sponsored projects to minimize the University’s compliance risk related to sponsored activities. Keeps abreast of new developments in federal regulations, policies, and procedures in order to serve as an up-to-date source of information and guidance for the research community
Senior Research Administrator:
Additionally, the Senior Research Administrator would be responsible for approving, accepting, and uploading unilateral grants into the financial system for research, instruction, and other public service funding received by the University.

COORDINATOR, INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND FACULTY SUPPORT
University Without Walls Division of Online Education
(3 positions)
The Coordinator(s) supports faculty and staff to develop and deliver high-quality distance instruction through the effective and innovative use of technology.
The Coordinator of Instructional Design and Faculty Support receives functional guidance from a Senior Coordinator and reports to the Executive Director of Online Educational Technology within the University Without Walls (UWW) Division of Online Education (OE).

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position in comparative politics for AY 2020-2021. The position is open with regard to area and substantive focus, but the Department is particularly interested in candidates with area expertise in one or more of the following regions: Middle East/North Africa; East Asia; and South Asia.

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Assistant Dean for Advising develops and supports advising for all undergraduates enrolled as primary majors within the college. The Assistant Dean for Advising assists students, faculty, advisors, and occasionally parents (with FERPA release) with issues pertaining to orientation to academic programs and advising relating to progress within a degree program. In consultation with Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean coordinates with CNS Office of Student Success and Diversity, CNS Center for Career and Professional Development, Academic Dean, and Pre-med Pre-health Advising Center to develop, implement, promote and assess student success needs and initiatives.